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Peter van de Kamp

Dutch astronomer (1901-1995) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 93

Piet van de Kamp was a Dutch astronomer. Known as Peter van de Kamp in the United States, he lived most of his life in that country. He was professor of astronomy at Swarthmore College and director of the college's Sproul Observatory from 1937 until 1972.

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He specialized in astrometry, studying parallax and proper motions of stars.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1995 · aged 93